We're in the DC Area, that means that we have the opportunity to be involved in activism and supporting legislation that affects our Caribbean American communities and the countries that we call home. Check out the events of Caribbean American Legislative Week hosted by the Institute for Caribbean Studies and see how you can get involved:
Caribbean American Legislative Forum
The Caribbean American Legislative Forum is an annual event that educates Caribbean-Americans on policy issues that affect the Caribbean American community. Attendees hear from elected officials and are given an opportunity to network with business leaders, policymakers, and advocates. It includes a roundtable as well as short presentations. The event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required.
MONDAY JUNE 18 - Towards A Complete Caribbean Count: US CENSUS 2020 @ Virtual Online 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Opportunities for Caribbean Community Leaders and Friends of the Caribbean to discuss the state of metrics for US CENSUS with regards to race and ethnicity. Speakers will be chosen from US CENSUS Department. FREE but PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED as SEATS LIMITED
TUESDAY JUNE 19 - CYBER-SECURE FUTURES @ OAS 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The opportunities for Caribbean Community Leaders and Friends of the Caribbean to hear about cyber security challenges facing the Caribbean and opportunities to address them.
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 20 - CARIBBEAN 2030: SMART ISLANDS/SMART NATIONS @ Inter-American Development Bank 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dialogue with thought leaders and senior staff from the IDB and other agencies about digital transformations that will enable the Caribbean to jump into inclusive prosperity and sustainable use of the environment 2030 and beyond. Conversation will revolve on projects addressing new pathways and paradigms for sustainable, meaningful, aspirational, resilint and transformative (smart) economic development and diaspora engagement.
FREE but SECURE BUILING.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB JUNE 18th LUNCH ** (By invitation or FEE for those ordering)
@ Senate Building 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Diaspora and US thought leaders in think tanks will discuss shape of US Caribbean Straregic enegagment with focus on emerging challenges pertaining to security.
FREE but PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY COB JUNE 18th
THURSDAY JUNE 21 - 20th Annual Caribbean American Legislative/Advocacy Day @ Capitol Hill 08:00 am - 4:30 pm
Reception to Follow @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and other Caribbean American elected officials will be aming those addressing the implications of HR 4939 and other Legislation for US/Caribbean relations in the areas of Security, Education and Health, Prosperity & Energy and Diplomacy. Among the themes to be addressed are Trade and Financial Services, and role of Small Business.
FREE but PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 19th for those ordering LUNCH
RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY
FRIDAY JUNE 22 - 30 UNDER 30 CARIBBEAN AMERICAN EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS CEREMONY
8:30 am - 10:30 am - Honors Awards (By Invitation Only/Fee)
IGNITE CARIBBEAN: YOUTH FORUM ON THE FUTURE @ Inter-American Development Bank
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Youth Forum (Open to All/Space Limited)
Aimed at young professionals or graduate students interested in careers in international development, and/or public policy, or social enterprise. Youth will present papers on their projects and ideas that could be funded.
FREE but PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 20th as Space is Limited
**FEE for those attending the Breakfast Awards Ceremony
To learn more about National Caribbean American Legislative Week, visit www.caribbeanamericanmonth.org. Or send an email to icsdcorg@gmail.com
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